The posting
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Corporate and Employment department. This role is ideal for a professional who has some previous legal experience and is looking to develop skills or work in a different area. The successful candidate will undertake fee-earning work and will manage client work allocated by a Partner or senior-fee earners. The role is also suitable for a graduate who is interesting in working in law. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities
- Meeting new clients, taking instructions and providing legal advice.
- Overseeing file opening/client take-on.
- Communicating with clients.
- Undertaking legal research.
- Drafting correspondence.
- Assisting Lawyers at Court.
- Researching legal issues.
Qualifications and experience
- Experience of dealing with clients.
- High level of literacy and numeracy in day-to-day operations.
- Proficient in Microsoft and document management systems.
- Hold a degree (ideally a law degree) but not essential.
Key attributes
- A professional approach with excellent communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent team working ability.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.



